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The North Fork of the American River called. It told us that it didn't think you could handle this deal from Adventure Connection -- but we said, "Let's find out."

• $89 ($182 value) for a whitewater rafting day trip
• Featuring 11 miles of of medium- to high-intensity rapids
• Available in April and May
• An hour east of Sacramento

White-Knuckling the Whitewater
Make sure your vest is buckled and your helmet's on tight; the North Fork of the American River is the only Class IV in the Bay Area. These rapids plunge out of Desolation Valley just waiting to be tamed. You'll cover advanced paddling techniques, safety requirements, and swimming instruction before descending on your run.